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Omicron makes gains in county

Projections show that as many as 100 county residents could die from the variant.

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Whidbey’s lone swan gets a partner

A second trumpeter swan showed up about four days before Christmas.

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Cherished Whidbey icon alive and well

A vicious social media rumor involving the supposed death of Bruiser is not true.

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Omicron sweeps ferry system staff

A week of brutally cold weather and the new COVID-19 variant affected the state ferry system.

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Teen COVID cases see severe increase

The Omicron variant is making its way through the county.

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Mack quits city council

Oak Harbor Councilmember Jeff Mack announced his resignation last week.

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Cops recover suspected burglary loot from stolen truck

Oak Harbor police officers arrested two people in a stolen truck Dec. 27.

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Taking the plunge

On New Year’s Day, 128 Whidbey residents had a frigid start to 2022.

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Pop-up drives to help with blood shortage

A staffing shortage and the recent snowstorm are draining the region’s blood supply.

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Whidbey librarians recommend best of 2021

Local librarians have compiled the most important end-of-the-year round-up for bibliophiles.

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2021: The sequel to an unforgettable year

The following are the top news stories from the front pages of the South Whidbey Record in 2021.

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Judge orders man to surrender firearms

Judge Christon Skinner authorized a temporary extreme risk protection order for Rama D. Keating.

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County commissioner race heats up early

Two Republican candidates announced that they intend to run against Commissioner Janet St. Clair.